Creatine Boosts Brain Power

You probably know that creatine is a very effective supplement for building skeletal muscle and increasing strength. Recently published research shows that it may also be effective at building another muscle, your brain.

In this study, researchers had subjects take either 5 grams of creatine monohydrate or a placebo supplement daily for 6 weeks. Tests to measure intelligence and memory were performed before and after the study.

Test results indicate improved intelligence and memory scores among subjects supplementing with creatine. The researchers conducting the study stated that the improved scores are due to creatine acting as a source of fuel for the brain.

These results suggest that in addition to helping you become bigger, faster, and stronger, creatine monohydrate can also help you become smarter too.

Source:
Rae C, Digney AL, McEwan SR, Bates TC Oral creatine monohydrate supplementation improves brain performance: a double- blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over trial. Proc R Soc Lond B Biol Sci. 2003 Oct 22;270(1529):2147-50.